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Why Diversity Programs Fail (Diversity training (effective training should…
Why Diversity Programs Fail
many wall street firms focused on diversity after series of high profile discrimination lawsuits in the 1990s
however, data has shown that most improvements in diversity have been marginal at best in the years since then
Diversity training
effective training should not blame managers
when people are required to attend, often leads to a backlash
many companies have found these forced trainings to be counterproductive
positive effects only last for a few days at the most
Hiring tests
40% of companies try to fight bias through mandatory hiring tests
managers do not enjoy the constrictions on hiring
data shows that test results are often cherry-picked
can actually lead to an amplification of biases
Performance ratings
used by 90% of mid-large sized companies
used as a "litigation shield" for many
studies show that women and minorities tend to get lowballed in reviews
grievance systems
allow people to let their guard down, which actually makes bias worse
meant to protect the right to complain but ineffective
Effective ways to increase diversity
engagement
mentorship
contact
social accountability